Instructions for Travel Visa Application:

**IMPORTANT**

If the applicant has an urgent departure date less than the 5 business day issuance, TPAVC as a nationwide visa service will accommodate the applilcant with either same-day and or next day visa issuance out of jurisdiction. Please contact a TPAVC agent for assistance. 888.551.0019.

A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

The Passport MUST be signed.

Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.

The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note: Please be advised that your passport should be undamaged. Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

Important Note : All Naturalized former Chinese citizen applicants are requied to submit both their physical Chinese passport and their U.S. Passport for visa issuance. If an applicant is no longer in possession of their Chinese Passport they must complete and submit a Chinese lost/stolen form.

G) Business Letter of Financial Guarantee:Provide an original Business Letter from your current employer or sponsoring company in the United States (fax and/or scan copy NOT acceptable). Letter MUST be signed by someone other than applicant.

H) Business Letter of Invitation. Provide a Letter of Invitation from the company in China that you will be visiting (clear fax and/or scan copy acceptable). A valid invitation requies both a STAMP and SIGNATURE.

I) Proof of Round-Trip or onward Travel. Not required but recommended. (A copy of applicant's itinerary, airline ticket or e-mail confirmation). Required only for same-day or next day issuances. Print single sided - ONLY.

IMPORTANT VISA ISSUANCE NOTE: Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to request additional information and or documentation prior to granting the issuance of any visa. Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to reject the issuance of a visa at their discretion. In some cases, the Consular fee is non-refundable. Processing and service fees are non-refundable. Processing fees and government fees are subject to change without notice.

Travel Alerts / Special Notes:

Consulate General of China - San Francisco State Jurisdiction Includes: Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, Washington & Northern California.
Listed government fees include a $5 money order fee.

ENTRY TYPE

MAX VALIDITY

PROCESSING TIME

EMBASSY/CONSULATE FEE

SERVICE FEE

TOTAL FEE

Single Entry

3 Months

7-9 business days5-6 business days3-4 business days1-2 business days

$145.00$145.00$165.00$175.00

$100.00$150.00$350.00$500.00

$245$295$515$675

Double Entry

3 to 6 Months

7-9 business days5-6 business days3-4 business days1-2 business days

$145.00$145.00$165.00$175.00

$100.00$150.00$350.00$500.00

$245$295$515$675

Multiple Entry

6 Months

7-9 business days5-6 business days3-4 business days1-2 business days

$145.00$145.00$165.00$175.00

$100.00$150.00$350.00$500.00

$245$295$515$675

Multiple Entry

1 Year

7-9 business days5-6 business days3-4 business days1-2 business days

$145.00$145.00$165.00$175.00

$100.00$150.00$350.00$500.00

$245$295$515$675

Multiple Entry

10 Years

7-9 business days5-6 business days3-4 business days1-2 business days

$145.00$145.00$165.00$175.00

$100.00$150.00$350.00$500.00

$245$295$515$675

* plus shipping fee

Instructions for Travel Visa Application:

**IMPORTANT**

If the applicant has an urgent departure date less than the 5 business day issuance, TPAVC as a nationwide visa service will accommodate the applilcant with either same-day and or next day visa issuance out of jurisdiction. Please contact a TPAVC agent for assistance. 888.551.0019.

Note: In accordance with a 2014 China-U.S. visa arrangement, U.S. citizens may be eligible for 10-year multiple entry visa. The remaining validity of the U.S. passport must be over 12 months.

A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

The Passport MUST be signed.

Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.

The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note: Please be advised that your passport should be undamaged. Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

Important Note : All Naturalized former Chinese citizen applicants are requied to submit both their physical Chinese passport and their U.S. Passport for visa issuance. If an applicant is no longer in possession of their Chinese Passport they must complete and submit a Chinese lost/stolen form.

IMPORTANT VISA ISSUANCE NOTE: Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to request additional information and or documentation prior to granting the issuance of any visa. Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to reject the issuance of a visa at their discretion. In some cases, the Consular fee is non-refundable. Processing and service fees are non-refundable. Processing fees and government fees are subject to change without notice.

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